1984 Citroen Visa vs. 1967 Innocenti IM 3
To start off, 1984 Citroen Visa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti IM 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti IM 3 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Innocenti IM 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Innocenti IM 3 (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1984 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Innocenti IM 3 should accelerate faster than 1984 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Innocenti IM 3 weights approximately 154 kg more than 1984 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Innocenti IM 3 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Innocenti IM 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Citroen Visa | 1967 Innocenti IM 3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Innocenti |
| Model | Visa | IM 3 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
